Rupak Dayal Ji had a long and illustrious career that spanned nearly four decades with an equal stint of years in private and government sector. He started his career as an Assistant Personnel Officer in Tata Steel, which was the basis of HR and IR Principles and practices before assuming greater responsibilities as an Assistant Divisional Manager. After serving 02 decades in the private sector, he joined Hindustan Paper Corporation Ltd as Deputy General Manager (P&A) and worked for 05 years. His journey as an Additional General Manager (P & IR) to Group General Manager (P & IR) at Mazagon Dock Ltd, where he worked for nearly ten years, was the most inventive and imaginative of his career. He then joined Western Coalfields Ltd. as Director (Personnel – Board Level) in 2011, and from 2013 until his retirement in 2015 he also served as Director (Finance – Board Level). His association with TGG Foundation began in 2017 as an Advisory Member and continued until his last day on April 10, 2021 as a member of the Ethics Committee. He has guided us with his experience and wisdom during his time with TGG, and he was also helpful in the inaugural National Conclave on Sustainable Rural Development. We are grateful for all of his selfless efforts, and we dedicate this Fellowship to him as a token of our gratitude.